Do & See

Allas Pool

Right next to Helsinki’s Market Square, Allas Pool offers a mix of traditional Finnish sauna culture and modern urban vibes. Open year-round, it features a heated 25m pool at 27°C, a sea water pool...

Esplanade Park

Locals call it “Espa” — a green strip running through central Helsinki, flanked by old trees, statues, and a few cafés. It’s where people stroll, sit with ice cream, or watch the world go by. In su...

Finlandia Hall

Designed by legendary architect Alvar Aalto, Finlandia Hall is one of Helsinki’s most iconic landmarks. From light fixtures to door handles, Aalto’s meticulous attention to detail is evident throug...

Helsinki Archipelago

Helsinki has around 300 islands, many just a short boat ride from the city. In summer, it’s easy to spend a day island-hopping — some spots have cafés or restaurants, others are all about nature an...

Helsinki Cathedral

This is the main church for Helsinki’s Lutheran community and part of the city’s Empire-style core designed by Carl Ludvig Engel. For locals and visitors alike, it’s a symbol of the city itself. In...

Helsinki Central Library Oodi

Oodi is a striking example of modern Finnish design and a space where people come to read, work, relax and meet. Located right in the heart of Helsinki, opposite Parliament House, the library offer...

Events

Flow Festival

Held every August in a former power plant area near the city centre, Flow Festival mixes big-name artists with indie acts, visual art, and seriously mouth-watering food. It’s known for its sharp li...

Helsinki Christmas Market

You don’t have to head far north to get into the Finnish Christmas spirit. The market in Senate Square, surrounded by grand old buildings, is Helsinki’s oldest and biggest Christmas fair. It’s wher...

Helsinki Day

Helsinki turns into a big birthday party every 12 June with free concerts, pop-up events, guided tours, and activities all over the city. Most of it happens in the centre, but neighbourhoods outsid...

Helsinki Design Week

Held every September, Helsinki Design Week takes over the city with exhibitions, talks, markets, and open studios. It’s a great time to dip into Finnish design and see what local creatives are work...

Helsinki Festival

Finland’s biggest arts festival takes over the city each August with everything from classical concerts and theatre to modern dance, visual art, and pop gigs. It’s a mix of highbrow and laid-back, ...

Helsinki International Film Festival – Love & Anarchy

Every September, Helsinki screens a sharp mix of indie films, international hits, and bold new voices in cinema. If you’re into films that don’t play it safe, this is your festival. Most screenings...